BANBURY: The Midlands-based independent building and plumbing merchant John Nicholls is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Gent as its new commercial sales director.

BANBURY: The Midlands-based independent building and plumbing merchant John Nicholls is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Gent as its new commercial sales director.

With 20 years experience in the construction industry, he has held a number of director level positions within manufacturing and distribution companies.

Mr Gent will be responsible for sales, purchasing & marketing along with the further development of operations within the business.

“I am exceptionally pleased to be joining John Nicholls at such an exciting time for the business and very much look forward to working with the whole team to further develop and strengthen our established position as the leading independent merchant within Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and the surrounding areas,” he said.

John Nicholls said that Mr Gent’s appointment will strengthen the senior management team and is strategically important to the business as it embarks upon its branch expansion plans over the next few years ahead.